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Planning Commission Minutes December 4, 2001 Page 3 . Commissioner Mesich asked how many single family lots have been platted recently which will have sewer and water. Ms. McPherson estimated that at least 100 lots have been final- platted and approximately 300 lots have been granted preliminary plat approval. Chair Pederson expressed his concern for adding more property to the Urban Service District prior to 2007. Commissioner Baker noted that the Comprehensive Plan states that these areas were not to be included unless the property owner requested them to be included. Commissioner Mesich stated that he could not support the request because the City has enough lots available with city sewer and water to last several years, the area is ecologically sensitive, and that the 2007 date was set up to control growth. Commissioner Baker stated he did not feel they had sufficient findings to deny the request. Commissioner Mesich stated that he felt that the Planning Commission, in their review of the Comprehensive Plan, determined that the area was not ready to be included in the Urban Service District, and thereby set the 2007 date. Commissioner Baker stated that the Plan states, "unless requested by the property owner", and that request is now before the City. Commissioner Ropp also expressed concern that they did not have adequate basis for denial of the request. . Commissioner Schuster asked what areas are left to be included in the Urban Service District that were previously scheduled for 2007. Ms. McPherson explained which properties have not been added. Jim Brown, representing the developer, stated that the property is zoned for residential use and that with the upgrade of 17Sth Avenue, now would be the time to extend the utilities. Chair Pederson asked if all the traffic would funnel to 17Sth Avenue. Mr. Maurer explained where another outlet could be located in the future. A recess was called at this time (7:00 p.m.) to retrieve language from the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission reconvened at 7:10 p.m. Senior Planner Scott Harlicker stated that the minutes of the Comprehensive Plan approval state that the area is not to be served by city sewer and water until 2007, unless the City Council was petitioned forthe improvements by the property owner. Ms. McPherson noted that the area which was slated for city services in 2007 is shaded on the Urban Service District map in the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Brown stated that the 2007 date was used as a planning tool, to give the residents time to plan for their future and as a safeguard that assessments would not be forced on them at least until 2007. . Commissioner Mesich stated that the property owner to the north of the subject property has stated he is not ready to develop his property.